Recreational Therapist

• Must adhere to the organizations core values of
  • TEAM: The spirit of our group that makes each member want to succeed. We cultivate a workplace where each person is seen, heard, and valued.
  • INTEGRITY: We move through each day with intention behind our words, actions, and decisions that reflect our shared values.
  • TRUST: We have a firm belief in the integrity, ability, and strength of our team. We are accountable to one another, our community, and our clients.
  • AWARENESS: We bring our awareness intentionally and with curiosity to the lived experience of our team, our community, and our participants as part of fostering environments that are inclusive and accessible.
  • COURAGE: We persist within moments of uncertainty and vulnerability towards the growth of our organization, our team, and personally

• Provide services in homes, communities, and school settings. Treatment sessions may range from individual 1:1 service to group-based interventions and may include transporting (in Northeast Passage vehicles) clients, family members, or other providers that are part of the client’s healthcare or educational team.

• Follow the APIE (Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate) process:
  • Assess individual/group needs & create individualized treatment plans.
  • Research, design, & implement safe, accessible recreation, sport and leisure interventions that support individual identity and functional skill development.
  • Evaluate and document outcomes of interventions and document progress on goals.

• Act as the primary liaison with clients, families, and related service providers in both community health systems and schools-based settings.
  • Attend Individual Education Plan or team meetings according to treatment setting.
  • Manage aspects of contracts which may include billing, scheduling, sending documentation, or resource and referral information as required.
  • Advocate for access to, and build relationships within, community-based settings.
  • Advance the understanding and role of therapeutic recreation services.

• Support the greater Northeast Passage mission and engagement within the University of New Hampshire through support of programs as needed across the organization.
  • Collaborate across teams as needed
  • Supervise students on internships and practicum experiences.
  • Maintain records and reports as required.
  • Participate in organizational professional development and training opportunities.
  • Participate in individual supervision.
  • Operate as a respectful and willing team player.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• Eligible for and maintains a Recreation Therapy license through NH Office of Allied Health.
• 2 years of experience in Recreation Therapy.
• Valid and clean driver’s license with ability to meet DOT certification to drive passenger vans.
• Complete and maintain any additionally required certifications.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• 3-5 years of Recreation Therapy experience.
• Experience in behavioral health and facilitation of health-related outcomes.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

• Customary hand tools including but not limited to wrenches, hammers, drills and screw drivers
• Wide range of adaptive recreation equipment including but not limited to wheelchairs, hand cycles, trikes, water skis, golf carts, kayaks, assorted hand modifications
• Hand tools will be used to adjust and repair adaptive equipment